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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.43, 13,545.42 and 2,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.43, 13,545.42 and 2,789.97 is: 4,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.43 : 13,545.42 = 2,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.43/13,545.42 = 2,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.43x = 13,545.42 × 2,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.43x = 37,791,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,791,315.44/9,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.35

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